Morocco achieved a historic ranking in the round of 16 of the world Cup, passing first in the group which had Croatia and Belgium, the favorites. The 2-1 win over Canada came in the first 45 minutes, with goals from Ziyech and En-Nesiry, while the second half was a great defensive effort to secure the result.

Victory which almost escaped in the 26th minute of the second half, on a fine header from Hutchinson. The ball hit the crossbar and crossed the line – it was the technology that did not validate the goal, despite complaints from the players in Canada.

The match also marked the first own goal of the World Cup, scored by Moroccan defender Aguerd, in favor of the Canadians.

Morocco supporters they celebrated a lot at the Al Thumama stadium, raising the flashlights of their mobile phones to celebrate in the final stretch. The team already has the offensive strength built by ziyechEn-Nesiry and hakimi, who played well. The guard Bounou, who badly done against Belgiumalso returned to the field.

Ziyech opened the scoring on an error from goalkeeper Borjan, who tried to push the ball away and left it at the striker’s foot. He tapped lightly, just covering it, 4 minutes into the first half. En-Nesiry scored the second in the 23rd minute, after a fine pass from Hakimi. The Canadian goal, in the 38th minute, was deflected by Aguerd into his own net.

The second leg revealed that Canada could have brought more in this World Cup, especially due to the pressure imposed on the Moroccans, but the team leaves the tournament without adding points and with two goals scored.

The Moroccans finished the first phase with seven points, with two wins and a draw. Croatia came second with five, while Belgium, who suffered friction in his castwas eliminated with three.